Distance between Wilkes-Barre PA and Scranton PA

The distance from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton is 20 miles by road including 16 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 23 minutes and goes through Dupont and Keystone.

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Shortest distance by air	16 mi ✈️
Car route length	19.9 mi 🚗
Driving time	23 min
Fuel amount	0.7 gal
Fuel cost	2.6 USD

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Point	Distance	Time	Fuel
Wilkes-Barre	0 mi	0:00 00 min	0.0 gal
PA 309 I 81 6 mi, 07 min
Keystone	6 mi	0:07 07 min	0.2 gal
I 81 5 mi, 05 min
Dupont	11 mi	0:12 12 min	0.3 gal
I 81 9 mi, 10 min
Scranton	20 mi	0:23 23 min	0.5 gal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton?

Fuel cost: 2.6 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 19.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton?

Driving time: 23 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

2 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 2 min
5 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 4 min
5 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 5 min
4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
2 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Wilkes-Barre to Scranton by land?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton is 19.9 mi by road including 16.2 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton respectively.

What city is halfway between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton?

The halfway point between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton is Dupont. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Dupont to Wilkes-Barre is 11 mi and driving will take about 12 min. The road between Dupont and Scranton has length 9 mi and will take approximately 10 min.

Where is Wilkes-Barre in relation to Scranton?

Wilkes-Barre is located 16 mi south-west of Scranton.

Wilkes-Barre has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.24648, longitude -75.88173.

Scranton has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.40869, longitude -75.66214.

Which highway goes from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton?

The route from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton follows I 81.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

PA 309: 1 mi